Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 6 large apples
  • ¼ cup raisins
  • ¼ cup chopped pecans
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup water
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • Optional, for serving: Greek yogurt, vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, additional chopped nuts, granola, oatmeal, caramel sauce

Instruction

  • Core apples.
  • In a small bowl, combine raisins and nuts.
  • Fill centers of apples with nut mixture. Since there is a hollow center in the apples, I find that it's easiest to hold the apple in the palm of one hand (blocking the bottom opening) and use a spoon to push the oats into the top of the apple. Then just slide the apple from the palm of your hand directly into the slow cooker -- nothing will fall out the bottom!
  • Place apples in 5- to 6-quart slow cooker.
  • Next, combine the brown sugar, water, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg in a small saucepan. Heat and boil for about 5 minutes, whisking regularly, until syrup thickens. Pour syrup over apples in the slow cooker. 
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 2-4 hours or on HIGH for 1 ½ - 2 hours (or until apples reach desired softness).
  • To serve, place apples on plates or in bowls. Spoon syrup over apples. Garnish with optional toppings.